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The organisers of last year’s superyacht regatta have returned to Bermuda to discuss holding more events in the island’s waters.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said representatives for Boat International and the J Class Association have been in Bermud...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man who threatened to “stick” officers today admitted having a knife in public.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Robert Holdipp Jr, 24, was arrested after the mother of his child called police over a dispute with the defendant.
The woman told police w...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Ambidextrous athletes are set to test their skills this weekend at the first MD X Games.
Monroe Darrell, owner of event organisers M-Core School of Health, said: “This event will promote total health by facilitating interactive activities and competi...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Mandatory trash recycling could be on the cards, the Minister for Public Works has signalled.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said: “I am increasingly leaning towards seeking approval for mandatory recycling as those who do recycle appear to have no r...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A bid to set up and regulate the cryptocurrency business is on the right track, an expert in data management said yesterday.
Stuart Lacey, CEO and founder of Bermudian tech start-up Trunomi, said proposed legislation would create a solid foundation ...
DATE: Apr 18, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are on the hunt for new recruits.
The service wants to sign up trainee constables and cadets.
Applicants for the role of constable should be aged between 19 and 49 years and be Bermudian, the spouse of a Bermudian or a Permanent Resident Certi...
DATE: Apr 18, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two people were injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles yesterday afternoon.
The collision took place at around 5.20pm on North Shore Road, Pembroke, near the junction with Stepney Lane.
A police spokesman said: “It appears that the tw...
DATE: Apr 18, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A busier-than-average hurricane season is on the cards, a forecast has predicted.
Researchers at North Carolina State University said that the Atlantic area could see between 14 and 18 tropical storms with seven and 11 hitting hurricane strength.
The...
DATE: Apr 18, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man caught by police asleep on his motorcycle has lost an appeal against conviction and a $3,500 fine for having care and control of a vehicle while impaired.
Mark Wilson argued that the police who arrested him had lied under oath, but the Supreme ...
DATE: Apr 17, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Visitors could be offered a view from 350ft over the West End next year.
Consort Cruises has asked for planning permission to install a tethered helium balloon ride in Dockyard.
A spokesman for the company said, if the planning application is approve...
DATE: Apr 17, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes